Cheese Cache Chicken

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"As you cut into this golden chicken breast, a stream of melted cheese oozes from the middle, serving as a lovely sauce. The breasts can be prepared and sautéed in the morning and reheated later. For a special dinner, serve with artichoke hearts filled with creamed spinach, rice cooked in chicken broth with saffron and mushrooms, and a dry white wine. From an April 1978 issue of Bon Apetit. This is also good with Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese for a little spicier version! Serve with warmed salsa on the side."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 slices monterey jack cheese, cut about 1/4 inch thick and 1 1/2 by 3 inches long
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• flour
• 1⁄4 cup clarified butter or 1/4 cup canola oil
• parsley, garnish
• lemon wedge, garnish

directions

1. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast by holding a knife parallel to breast and making about a 2 inch deep slit in side. Do not cut through.
2. Place a strip of cheese and 1/8 teaspoon sage in each pocket; chill.
3. In large bowl beat together eggs,parmesan,salt,pepper,and parsley.
4. Roll each breast in flour; dip in egg mixture.
5. Heat butter or oil in skillet.
6. Sauté breasts until crisp and golden,turning with a spatula, not tongs.
7. *You may refrigerate breasts at this point, finishing them just before serving.
8. Transfer chicken to baking dish and bake in a preheated 375° oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until coating begins to brown.
9. Garnish with parsley sprigs, lemon slices and serve.

Reviews

[dodgeirene]

I've been making this dish since 1978 when the recipe first appeared in the magazine. It's my 'go to' special dish for special occasions. Fabulous recipe! I always serve sun dried tomato risotto with it and a fresh veggie. Since I've been making it for over 45 years we simply call it 'the chicken'. You will not be disappointed!